Adult Ministry


Spiritual Growth
We offer a balance of learning opportunities, worship, fellowship, and service to others to grow spiritually.


Learning Opportunities

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind." Luke 10:27a

  • Church school classes for adults - Sundays at 9:30 a.m.:
      • Agape - For parents of young children - Contact Alex Soucek.
      • Allman - Organized in the 1940s, the members have built strong social and fellowship bonds through their years together. Contact Maribeth Pate.
      • Anchor - Started about 18 years ago, many members are single, busy adults. Contact Nell Baker.
      • Anderson-Lydian - Composed of senior citizens, the class is small but active. Contact Susi Parks Grissom.
      • Foster Open Ring - A wide range of age, marital status and interests. Lectures by Dr. Dan Foster. Contact Liz Lawless.
      • Kairos - Founded in 2001 of young adults, both single and married. Contact Jim Carvell.
      • Logos - Started about 15 years ago, it is a lively, interactive, welcoming and inquisitive group of all ages. Contact Margaret Ouzts.
      • Mizell - Started in the 1950s as young couples, the members now range in age from mid-sixties to their eighties. Combination of lecture and discussion. Contact Marilynn McKnight.
      • Thomas Forum - Singles and couples ages 30s to 50s - lively interactive discussions and heavy class participation. Contact Martha Ingrum.
  • Disciple Bible Study - In-depth weekly Bible study groups from Sept.-May (Disciple page at www.cokesbury.com)
  • Small Group Ministry – Various small groups for study and support
  • Doing Theology Downtown - Spring and fall studies, Wednesdays at noon
  • Brown Lectures - Annual endowed lecture series
  • Pastor's Bible Study - Held each Wednesday at noon, the pastor introduces and explores the Scripture for the week's upcoming sermon.

Dinner D'Eight - Monthly dinner groups
Saturday Spree/First Friday Free - Monthly potluck dinner and sing-a-long
Retreats

  • Mo-Ranch All-Church Retreat - One weekend in the summer, usually the last weekend in July, many of our members journey to Mo-Ranch, in the hill country, for a weekend of fun, study, and fellowship. There are activities and classes for all ages, and special speakers guide us in exploring different aspects of our faith. Volunteers are needed to plan and ensure smooth functioning of this important weekend in the life of FPC.
  • Family Enrichment Retreat - Annually a Family Enrichment Retreat is held at a retreat center in East Texas. Families with children can spend time studying, gaining inspiration from special speakers, and being together with other families from the church. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and publicize the event.
  • Women’s Retreat - This 24-hour retreat in January or February offers spiritual renewal and fellowship for women of all ages. It is usually held in a Dallas area hotel, with outstanding leadership to help women nurture body, mind and spirit.


All-Church Picnic at Old City Park - Old-fashioned picnic and games after church on Pentecost Sunday

Make A Difference Day - Everyone pitches in to make improvements in the church and community.


Attention Single Adults!


Several area Presbyterian churches are working together to offer monthly events for single adults. The organization is called PSST: Presbyterian Single Social Time. If you would like to be on the distribution list for information on these events, please contact Bonnie Edwards at ext. 225.


Service to Others

Opportunities for outreach and service are in ready supply at First Presbyterian Church. From working in the Stewpot to mission trips, adults of all ages find ways to serve the community. See also Missions.